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EBay experiences good and bad

There has been lots of interesting debate and chat about member's eBay experiences so I thought I'd start a thread dedicated to sharing our good and bad dealings with all things eBay!

Tags: buying, eBay, selling

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Permalink Reply by Tropical Thought on February 2, 2011 at 15:37
Some times sellers have bad experiences with a country, so therefore refuse to ship, if it get lost a lot seller gets blamed. But, normally netherlands is not one of those countries that sellers don't like. It could be shipping is too high there or something else. Sorry I am from the US.
Permalink Reply by Evelien on February 2, 2011 at 15:39
He doesn't ship outside of Spain at all, so it's not just the Netherlands. He didn't tell me why when I asked, he just doesn't. :-\ Perhaps he thinks it's too much risk or too much hassle?
Permalink Reply by Tropical Thought on February 2, 2011 at 15:53

Maybe one has to fill out a customs declaration?  It is a hassle to ship to europe for me. I have only done it when I was sending gifts to friends, but maybe there is an export tax?

Permalink Reply by Evelien on February 2, 2011 at 15:56

Spain and the Netherlands are not that far away from each other... I can hardly imagine it would be a hassle. I've bought dolls from Spain and Portugal before. I don't know, I guess it's just a personal choice.

 

I've actually checked the newcomers forum to see if anyone here is from Spain, haha. Although I wouldn't want to bother someone I don't know with my little problem ;)

Permalink Reply by Tropical Thought on February 2, 2011 at 16:14
I don't think people will mind, but I don't of anyone from spain, but I don't know everyone. I don't think people are bothered. I have posted all these little problems, and often no one writes.
Permalink Reply by Rose Red on February 2, 2011 at 16:48

I don't like shipping to Spain or Italy - and will only do it recorded delivery. It is not because of customs as between members of the EU we don't have customs.

I no longer buy from the USA unless I REALLY want a doll which I will not find here ( Like Miss Suzette) Our customs are FEROCIOUS and unless it ismarked 'Gift' and less than $25, we have to pay - the last one was $25 on a $50 doll.

 

The worst are Americans who want to pay with a check or MO - we can't take them - and I do put very clearly Paypal only or by bank Transfer - which is free for people in Europe

Permalink Reply by Tropical Thought on February 2, 2011 at 18:57
Maybe if one lists it as a gift? But, then if one is caught I guess there  are problems. I noticed that european issue dolls tend to stay over there, and american dolls here. For example Sindy over there, but Tammy here in the US. There are some neat south american dolls, but the shipping makes it hard to get them here.
Permalink Reply by Evelien on February 2, 2011 at 19:17

Can't reply to TT, so I'll reply here...

I've never had any trouble getting dolls to the US and back again. I had custom shoes made for one of my Pams by Chrissy Creations and I had to send her one of my dolls as a 'mold' so to speak. Getting it to her and then getting it back again went pretty fast and smoothly.

Permalink Reply by Tropical Thought on February 2, 2011 at 19:31

Same here, I was going to reply to you, but there is no reply. What are the custom shoes made of? I have a thing for doll shoes, I worry, I can't get shoes for certain dolls, so buy shoes sometimes in big lots, but dolls like Jem, will never fit anything but shoes for Jem, but lucky for me, I horded Jem shoes for years, so Jem has a huge warerobe of shoes. But, Blythe is flat footed and hard to fit. Ginny has repro shoes. Even if you buy a Ginny clone, they can swap shoes.

Permalink Reply by Evelien on February 2, 2011 at 19:54

They're made of red suede. Number 13 (left) on this page: http://www.chrissycreations.com/chrissy_creations_boots.html

 

All Pamela Love dolls came with one (not particularly beautiful) type of white shoe. Quite boring. I do have a few pairs of other white shoes for similar older dolls, but that's it. These custom boots were a great addition. I haven't had the time yet to make a chosen doll a matching outfit though :). I'm thinking of doing a white leather dress from an old dirty bag I'm not using anymore anyway.

 

I think Chrissy's a member here too btw..?


Community ManagerPermalink Reply by Simon Farnworth on February 2, 2011 at 20:04

Hi Evelien,

There are a few members here from Spain including Lilly who is a Doll Observers Stalwart http://www.dollobservers.com/profile/LillyChevalierFox. Although I do know she is away at the moment. I'm sure she would be happy to help :)

Sorry to hear you were having problems with the text editor. It is a known issue with the platform and is currently 'being fixed'!

Permalink Reply by Tropical Thought on February 2, 2011 at 21:13
I will try to find her and add as a friend, I was going to add you as a friend but I can't find you page, it only links to your discussions. I like those high boots.

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